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Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only) key terms

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Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)

AqaA LevelHistory2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216

Key terms

  • Crusade

    A military expedition undertaken by Christian powers in the medieval period to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.

  • Papal Authority

    The influence and power of the Pope in religious and political matters, particularly during the medieval period.

  • Absentee King

    A monarch who is frequently absent from their kingdom, impacting governance and authority.

  • Justiciar

    The chief judicial officer in England, responsible for administering the law and governance in the king's absence.

  • Third Crusade

    A military expedition from 1189 to 1192 aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem from Muslim control, led by Richard I, Philip II, and Frederick Barbarossa.

  • Truce of 1199

    An agreement between Richard I and Philip II that temporarily halted hostilities, allowing both kings to stabilize their realms after years of conflict.

  • Trade

    The exchange of goods and services, which expanded significantly during Richard I's reign due to the Crusades.

  • Nobility

    The class of people holding titles and land, who often benefited from Richard I's military campaigns and policies.